21 April 2019 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Weekly Bulletin for the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Wheeling, West Virginia Vol. 8, No. 21

In this Issue: St. Joseph the Worker 3 Rector’s Ruminations 4 Christian Awareness 5 Dedication Anniversary 6

Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish is called to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a community. We are committed: to our urban neighborhoods, to being the Cathedral of the Diocese, and to fellowship, formation, sacrament, and prayer. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 He is risen! He is truly risen! This is what the celebration of Easter is all about — the truth that Jesus was crucified for our sins ThisAt The Cathedral Week and three days later rose from the dead, conquering death once April 21 - 28, 2019 and for all. We proclaim this truth every Sunday in the Nicene Creed: “For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, He suffered death and was buried and rose again on the third day, SUN Easter Sunday: The Solemnity of the in accordance with the Scriptures.” 21 Resurrection of the Lord We know it’s true, but this Easter Sunday, let’s ask ourselves if we live as if it’s true. Do we live as witnesses to the glorious reality 8:00 am Mass for the Parishioners of the Resurrection? 10:30 am Mass for the Parishioners A witness, of course, is one with first-hand knowledge. Our Easter Egg Hunt following Mass scripture readings for Easter Sunday focus not only on the Resurrection itself, but also on those who were witnesses to it. MON Monday within the Octave of Easter In the Gospel, Saint John describes the very first witnesses to 22 Station Church of Rome: in the Vatican the empty tomb, , John (“the disciple whom Jesus loved”), and Peter. Each had an individual “experience” of 12:05 pm Mass for the Parishioners the empty tomb. Each went up close to see for themselves what Jesus’ love had accomplished. TUE Tuesday within the Octave of Easter How can we as Christians all these years later see for ourselves 23 Station Church of Rome: St. Paul Outside the Walls and so become His witnesses? We “see for ourselves” when we prayerfully read the Scriptures knowing they are a living letter 12:05 pm Mass for Anne Kearney from God with a message to each one of us. We “see for ourselves” each time we devoutly receive the precious Body and Blood of our WED Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Lord in the Eucharist. We “see for ourselves” when we experience 24 Station Church of Rome: St. Lawrence Outside the Walls His personal and healing power in our hearts during Reconcilia- tion. We “see for ourselves” when we pour out our lives in loving 12:05 pm Mass for Dr. Joseph Agresta service to those around us and experience the deep satisfaction that only comes when we are imitating our Savior. THU Thursday within the Octave of Easter This Easter, resolve to live in the light and life of the saving 25 Station Church of Rome: The Twelve Apostles power of the Resurrection. Allow yourselves to experience Jesus in every day from now on. By doing so, you will be powerful 12:05 pm Mass for James F. Quirk witnesses to the truth that He is risen! He is truly risen! ¦

FRI Friday within the Octave of Easter We welcome all of our visitors 26 Station Church of Rome: Saint Mary “at the Martyrs” who are joining us this Easter 11:15 am Confessions 12:05 pm Mass for Thomas Donahie at the Cathedral of . Happy Easter! SAT Saturday within the Octave of Easter 27 Station Church of Rome: Saint John Lateran 9:00 am Mass for Fidelis Shutler 9:30 am Rosary 5:00 pm Confessions 6:00 pm Mass for the Parishioners

SUN Second Sunday of Easter 28 The Octave Day of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday Station Church of Rome: Saint Pancras 8:00 am Mass for Ron Radcliffe 10:30 am Mass for Jack Jochum 3:00 pm Confirmation Mass vvvvv

2 The Cathedral Courier April 21, 2019 In your charity, please keep in your prayers: April: Month of the Holy Eucharist Since the 16th century Catholic piety has assigned entire Andrew Helfer, Arthur Danehart, Austin Cook, Barb months to special devotions. The Church traditionally Mazzocca, Bertha Wurtzbacher, Betty Lou Galloway, encouraged the month of April for increased devotion to Betty Teater, Bill Wilson, Bob Armstrong, Bob Jones, Our Lord Jesus truly present in the Holy Eucharist. Brogan Gallentine, Caleb Hlebiczki, Charles Heizer, Let us pray for a deeper awareness and reverence towards Children of the Youth Services System, Christina Helfer, Christ’s real presence among us and thank Him for the Chuck Fair, David A. Kress, Jr., Dustin Ronevich, Father gift of His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Edwin Keel, S.M., Eva Wood, Father Joseph Wilhelm, “O Sacrament most holy! O Sacrament divine! Frank Davis, Fred Herink, Gail Koch, George Kirchner, All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine!” Geri Adams Nagy, Helen Chiazza, Hines Rotriga, James Benner, Jane Rudari, Marlene Martin, Janet Cupp, Janie, Jean and Chuck Schultz, Jim Antill, Jim and Dee, Jimmy Hocking, John Petrella, Jon- Lasher, Judy Pack, Julia Sheets, Kathy Cooley, Kaitlyn Hanasky, Kenneth Shores, Kermit Klosterman, Liam Manning, Congratulations, prayers, & best wishes Lukie Brown, Margaret Stocke, Mark Davis, to all of the men and women throughout the Yocum, Mary Ann Fowler, Mary K. Schlosser, Mary Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Walicki, Michael DeBlasis, Milissa Rose, Milly Burke, who were welcomed into the Catholic Church Mona Wurtzbacher, Nadine Greenwood, Norma Bosold, through the Sacraments of Initiation this Easter. Norma Paytash, Patricia Kaliscz, Pete Mack, Philippa In particular, we welcome and congratulate Shores, R. J. Stocke, Richard Simon, Rick Burgy, Ron Bobby George and Kathy Roe Hickman, Rosalie Davis, Rose Otey, Sarah Hanasky, who were fully initiated into the Church Sarah Sargent, Shirley DeCaria, Sr. Mary Florence Burke, during the Easter Vigil Stanley Kyrc, Stephanie Bugaj, Susan Graff, Susan Mize, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. Susan Schulte, Tammy, Thelma Pearson, Thomas Griffith, May the joy and peace of the Risen Lord Jesus Trystan Timmons, Victoria Jeskey always be in your minds and hearts.

The Pope’s Monthly Intention for April Doctors and their Collaborators in War Zones For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators St. Joseph the in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others. Worker Pray for the health and intentions of our Holy Father.

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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 3 Rector’s Ruminations Easter Greetings If anyone has come at the third hour, with thanksgiving let them feast. By Rev. Msgr. Kevin M. Quirk If anyone has arrived at the sixth hour, let them have no misgivings; for they shall ear friends, I hope you will grant both in chanting along with the cantor suffer no loss. me leave, in the light of Easter from memory and engaging in a call- If anyone has delayed until the ninth Dmorning, to once again stray from my and-response exchange at several points hour, let them draw near without hesi- preassigned topic to share with you in the sung narration. It was easily one tation. some thoughts on the great Solemnity of the most joyful things I have seen at If anyone has arrived even at the of the Resurrection of the Lord. Easter, next to our young ones hunting eleventh hour, let them not fear on Many of you may be familiar with for Easter eggs after Mass. And so, I account of tardiness. my somewhat annoying habit of For the Master is gracious and either saying “Happy Easter” or receives the last even as the first; “Christos Anesti” throughout the He gives rest to him that comes at season of Easter, all seven weeks the eleventh hour, just as to him of it, which makes the annoyance who has labored from the first. of my “Merry Christmas” for He has mercy upon the last rarely more than three weeks and cares for the first; to the one seem a kind of blessed relief. He gives, and to the other He is And yet, there should be no end gracious. of awe and trembling over the He both honors the work and first words spoken by the angel praises the intention. at the tomb, “Do not be afraid. Enter all of you, therefore, You seek Jesus of Nazareth. He into the joy of our Lord, and, is not here. He has been raised” whether first or last, receive your (cf, Mt 28; Mk 16). I cannot reward. imagine that Mary Magdalene, O rich and poor, one with another, Mary the mother of James, and dance for joy! Salome ever tired of recounting O you ascetics and you those words that first brought to negligent, celebrate the day! You them the joyful news that Christ that have fasted and you that had been raised from the dead, have disregarded the fast, rejoice “just as he said.” And so, “Christ today! is Risen!”, “Christos Anesti,” is, The table is rich-laden: feast as St. Josemaria Escriva said, the royally, all of you! true greeting of the Christian The calf is fatted: let no one because it is the one truth within go forth hungry! Creation and the singular hope Let all partake of the feast of of humanity. Christ is risen! faith. Let all receive the riches Indeed, He is! of goodness. In Orthodoxy and among the Catholic share the Paschal Homily with you: Let no one lament their poverty, Churches of the Byzantine Rite, in “If anyone is devout and a lover of for the universal kingdom has been addition to this hearty greeting, it is part God, let them enjoy this beautiful and revealed. of their liturgical tradition to read aloud radiant festival. Let no one mourn their transgres- the “The Paschal Homily” of St John If anyone is a grateful servant, let sions, for pardon has dawned from the Chrysostom. In my younger years, them, rejoicing, enter into the joy of his grave. I made a pilgrimage through Lord. Let no one fear death, for the Saviour’s during Passion Tide and the Octave If anyone has wearied themselves in death has set us free. of Easter and witnessed the chanting fasting, let them now receive recom- He that was taken by death of the Paschal Homily; everyone within pense. the Church standing and congregants If anyone has labored from the first hour, See “Ruminations” old and young actively participating let them today receive the just reward. on Page 7 4 The Cathedral Courier April 21, 2019 Christian Awareness

Easter Belief Reintroduced the obvious for which these two icons represent. The Cross is to remind us of By Alex J. Nagem God’s love for us, and the victory over death by Jesus. This reminder is for all he Cambridge Academic Content We are told of God’s love for us mankind, not just Christians, or as we TDictionary defines the word in John 3:16, “For God so loved the fondly say, those living at the foot of “belief” as “the feeling of being certain world that he gave his one and only the cross. Just as the file appeared in that something exists or is true.” Son, that whoever believes in him shall the spot that I undoubtedly left it, our Judging by the number of parishio- not perish but have eternal life.” We are belief in Jesus is waiting for us where ners who attend church services from loved by God, even those who don’t we left Him. Easter Belief is a renewal the Tenebrae through Easter Sunday, believe. The death of Christ’s human after a long journey of struggling with one can say attendance is based on body was not just for the righteous, faith. This renewal continues with each a Christian Religion belief that each but for all of us. I know we carry our approach we make to the altar to receive holds to be true, that Jesus Christ is own cross, baggage and back scars but the Eucharist. This is my belief. the Son of God who became man to these are created by us. We have chosen As you can conclude from my identify himself with us and bring us to do wrong, hurt, steal and disobey. writing, I have a love for Jesus Christ. to everlasting life. This is told to us in We are all faced with daily worry and My sufferings cannot compare to His. John 1:9-14, “The true light that gives stress. As a way to cope, we may say we I may offer my sufferings to Jesus, but light to everyone was coming into the are giving these up for Jesus, making they are de minimis in comparison to world. He was in the world, and though a sacrifice for Jesus. Our Easter Belief his suffering for us. But through his the world was made through him, the should be a redirection of this thinking suffering and death, Jesus still loves and world did not recognize him. He came to understand that Jesus made the accepts us. When I look at a crucifix to that which was his own, but his own perfect sacrifice for us. St. Augustine with the arms of Jesus outstretched, I did not receive him. Yet to all who did wrote that “the Passion of Christ can see Jesus welcoming us with open arms receive him, to those who believed in bring a complete change in our lives. through all of his suffering. No matter his name, he gave the right to become This is done by despising what was the wrong someone has done, Jesus still children of God-children born not of despised by Jesus, and desiring what welcomes with open arms if they turn natural descent, nor of human decision He desired.” The redirection found in to him with belief and remorse. This or a husband’s will, but born of God. Easter is one that reminds us we are is my belief. The Word became flesh and made his only man, not God. We are made of The philosopher Frederick Nietzsche dwelling among us. We have seen his flesh, not an angel. We cannot remain once told some Christians, “If you glory, the glory of the one and only in a state of virtue when the angels in want me to believe in your Redeemer, Son, who came from the Father, full of heaven and Adam failed to do so. We you need to look more redeemed.” Do grace and truth.” This verse from the are rescued by Jesus Christ and brought we as Christians look redeemed? Do we Bible was written well before my time, to a state of grace (Thomas ‘a Kempis). act as if we have been redeemed? The though my daughters will say with love This is my belief. redirection we receive during Lent and and laughter that I am as old as the Sometimes we overlook the obvious. the joyous reminder of the Resurrec- dinosaurs. My point, though this was I was looking for a small file in my tion on Easter Sunday should provide written centuries ago, I, as you, believe toolbox the other day. The use of the us with the look of one who has been the meaning of the verse. There is a file would have made a home project redeemed. Though the Death and wanting or fear inside us that compels easier and faster to finish. Unfortunate- Resurrection of Jesus happened more us to believe that Jesus Christ is the Son ly, I failed to find it. My wife, Lori, than 2,000 years ago, the promise of of God. The death of his human body helped in the search. The file had dis- our own resurrection and everlasting was a sacrifice for our sins. We are told appeared from sight. The other day, I life has not been lost and for this we in the Old Testament of the sacrifices went to the same toolbox for pliers. To should be thankful and exuberant. This made by man to God. But Jesus Christ my surprise, the file had miraculously belief has endured the passing of time. is the perfect sacrifice for the sins of appeared in the top tray. The same tray It has been handed down from one gen- mankind. Though we no longer make we both searched. The obvious was eration to another. It has been tested, sacrifices as in the Old Testament, we do overlooked. We see or gaze upon the have a perfect sacrifice at each Celebra- image of Christ on the Cross or the See “Awareness” tion of the Eucharist. This is my belief. empty Cross. We should not overlook on Page 7 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 5 Scripture Readings The Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral - April 21

The readings are included each The word “cathedral” derives from the week so that those who are unable to join us for daily Mass Greek word “kathedra,” meaning “chair.” will be able to consider and The chair of the diocesan bishop is the seat pray them in union with the from which he guides the life of the Church whole Church. in a particular geographical region known Week of April 21 as a diocese. This chair is a symbol of his authority to teach, sanctify and govern the Monday people of Christ. The church in which this Acts 2:14, 22-23 chair is housed is consequently known as a Ps 61:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 cathedral church — the bishop’s own parish Matthew 28:8-15 church. Tuesday The cornerstone of the Cathedral of Saint Acts 236-41 Joseph was laid in May 1924 and the solemn Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 dedication held a short two years later on John 20:11-18 April 21, 1926, by the Fourth Bishop of Wednesday Wheeling, John J. Swint. Acts 3:1-10 The present Cathedral is the second to Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 be located on the site. St. James Church Luke 24:13-35 was built here in 1847 under the direction of the Bishop of Richmond, Richard Thursday Vincent Whelan. It became the Cathedral Acts 3:11-26 and Whelan the First Bishop of Wheeling, Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 Virginia, when the diocese was established Luke 24:35-48 in 1850. In 1872, in response to the rising praying, singing, and worshiping on earth. Friday devotion to Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary The cathedral should be regarded as the Acts 4:1-12 throughout the universal Church and the image of Christ’s Mystical Body, whose Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 burgeoning labor movement among the members are joined together in an organism John 21:1-14 Catholics of the coal fields, Bishop Whelan of charity that is sustained by the outpour- Saturday petitioned Rome to change the title of the ing of God’s gifts.” Acts 4:13-21 Cathedral to honor Saint Joseph. The anniversary of the dedication of a Ps 118:1,14-15,16-18,19-21 To lead the construction effort, Bishop cathedral church is to be observed on the Mark 16:9-15 Swint hired a young classicist architect, date of the church’s consecration, with the Edward Joseph Weber of Pittsburgh. Upon rank of a solemnity in the cathedral itself Sunday laying the cornerstone, Bishop Swint said and of a feast in the other churches of the Acts 4:32-35 the Cathedral “will be symbolic of all the diocese, according to the “General Norms Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Catholic Church stands for.” for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar.” The 1 John 5:1-6 The cathedral is a Lombardi Romanesque cathedral church is a symbol of the unity of John 20:19-31 structure with a modified basilica floor plan the local Church, and its dedication ought that is cruciform in shape. Design inspi- to be celebrated throughout the diocese. Weekly Devotions ration came from several churches in Italy, The annual observance of the dedication of at the Cathedral namely, the church of San Pietro in To- a church celebrates the mystery of the living The following devotions are scanella and the Cathedral in Prato, near Church, that is, the people of God in pil- prayed each week following the Florence. Bishop Swint wanted the dome to grimage to the new Jerusalem. 12:05 pm Mass: be based on the dome of the cathedral of As the date of the anniversary falls on Miraculous Medal Novena Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. Easter Sunday this year, the Solemnity of Monday According to the architect, the colorful the Dedication is transferred to the next Litany of Loreto interior of the Cathedral was created in the available day in the Liturgical Calendar, Tuesday Mediaeval Byzantine style. The primary namely the Monday after the Octave of Litany of Saint Joseph Easter, April 29. Wednesday dome is filled with a depiction of heaven. glass. Please join us at the Cathedral as we Litany of the Sacred Heart Thursday In the Apostolic Constitution “Mirificus celebrate with great joy the anniversary of Chaplet of Divine Mercy Eventus”, Pope Paul VI stated that “The the dedication of the Mother Church for Fridays diocesan cathedral should be regarded as the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. ¦ The olyH Rosary the express image of Christ’s visible Church, Saturdays after the 9 am Mass

6 The Cathedral Courier April 21, 2019 Ruminations ... Awareness ... The staff of the Cathedral Cont’d from Page 4 Cont’d from Page 5 of St. Joseph wish you has annihilated it! denied, and the truth twisted by non- He descended into Hades and took believers. But we still come to the altar and your families a very Hades captive! to receive the Eucharist, the blessed happy and blessed Easter. He embittered it when it tasted His bread of salvation, the one true body flesh! And anticipating this, Isaiah of Christ, because we believe. May the joy and peace exclaimed: “Hades was embittered May the fruits of your Easter belief when it encountered Thee in the lower continue with each passing day of the Risen Christ regions”. and lead you into the arms of Our It was embittered, for it was abolished! Savior. shine in your hearts and It was embittered, for it was mocked! My continued prayers are said with It was embittered, for it was purged! you in mind, as I hope I am remem- minds throughout this It was embittered, for it was despoiled! bered in yours. It was embittered, for it was bound “Vocatus Atque non Vocatus, Deus Holy Season. in chains! Aderit” ¦ It took a body and came upon God! It took earth and encountered heaven! Come and See: Vocations Event It took what it saw, but crumbled April 25 - 27, 2019 before what it had not seen! Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD O death, where is thy sting? Have you ever thought about being a priest? Ccome out to visit a Catholic seminary, meet the West Virginia seminarians, and discern whether or not our O Hades, where is thy victory? Lord is calling you to be a priest. There will also be an opprotunity to hear from Christ is risen, and you are overthrown! priests about the real life of the priesthood. This event is open to all men ages 18 Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen! and older. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Mr. Rick Teachout Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice! in the Vocations office at 304-233-0880, ext. 442, or email: [email protected] Christ is risen, and life reigns! Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in a tomb! For Christ, being raised from the dead, has become the First-fruits of them that have slept. To Him be glory and might unto the ages of ages. Amen. Dear brothers and sisters, no matter what meets us in this Easter Season and beyond, whether good or bad, there is this one abiding truth: Christ is risen! Indeed, He is! Of that truth we can be sure and this truth has truly set us free. Happy Easter. If you have a question for The Cathedral Conundrum, please share it with our artful editor, Mr. Tyler Greenwood ([email protected]).¦

From the Diocesan Office of Safe Environment The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is committed to the protection of its children and young people. The Diocese complies with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People by maintaining an Office of Safe Environment. To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact the West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families/Child Protective Services by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 800.352.6513. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact one of the Bishop’s designees at 888.434.6237 (toll free) or 304.233.0880: Sister Ellen Dunn, ext. 264; Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; or Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, 270. For more information on the Diocese’s Office of Safe Environment, please go to www.dwc.org, then click the “Diocese” tab, then click “Office of Safe Environment” under the “Offices” menu. To learn more about the Catholic Church’s efforts in preventing sexual abuse of children in the United States, please visit http://www.usccb.org. Under “Issues and Action,” click “Child and Youth Protection” from the drop down menu. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 7 The Cathedral of Saint Joseph

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